Category Archives: Appearances

This month, I will be giving readings and signings in Tennesee, Maryland, Alabama and Tennessee. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you there. Here are the details: Thursday, February 21, 7:00p,m–Salisbury, Maryland Wor-Wic Community College, Echoes and … Continue reading →

This summer, I am joining the faculty Dzanc Books/CNC DISQUIET International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal – July 1-13, 2012. Two weeks of writing in a beautiful historic city by the sea. Dreamy, right? There will be workshops, readings, lectures, … Continue reading →

I am on the road again. I’ve got two public events in Pennsylvania in the next couple days. If you’re in the area, come on out. I’d love to see you there. Wednesday, January 25, 7:30pm– State College, Pennsylvania Penn … Continue reading →

There is a little autumn crisp in the air, so that means it is time for the fall book festivals. I am going to be appearing at quite a few feastivals in the next couple months and I would love … Continue reading →

If you’re in Pittsburgh, I’d love to see you tomorrow night, 3/13. I am reading along with poet, Leslie Anne Mcilroy, at the UPWords reading series. The event starts at 7:30, but doors open at 7. … Continue reading →

Just a little reminder that I am reading this Friday night in Mahattan as part of the 2020 Visions Series sponsored by the good folks at Teachers & Writers Collaborative. Here are the details: 2020 VISIONS Featuring: CHRISTOPHER BURSK, TAYARI … Continue reading →

Amherst Books, 8 Main Street Originally uploaded by leslie adams If you’re in Amherst, I’d love to see you at my reading on Wednesday. Here are the details: AMHERST, Mass.—Novelist Tayari Jones will read from her work at 8 … Continue reading →

nebraska field Originally uploaded by sandcastlematt On Thursday, I am headed to Lincoln, Nebraska to read at the University of Nebraska. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you there. Here are the details: Thursday, October 23, … Continue reading →

I’ll be reading from my new novel, and then be joined by poet Nicole Sealey for a conversation about work and writing process. MoCADA Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-8:30pm 80 Hanson Pl (at South Portland Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11217 … Continue reading →